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S.480: Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2003
- Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 2004
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (29 Democrats, 1 Independent, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2004 - Directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make competitive grants to eligible entities to promote training and placement of individuals, including individuals who have completed a court reporting training program, as realtime writers providing closed captioning in video programming. Sets forth: (1) priorities in making grants; and (2) grant application requirements....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-399.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 790.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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| Feb. 27, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |